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Highguard’s official website has been inoperable for the past few hours. It redirects to a static page, and many have taken this as a sign of the game’s imminent shutdown.

Apple's Face ID on iPhone might still be the best facial recognition in the smartphone segment even after more than eight years. Google is reportedly working on a real alternative for Pixel smartphones and Chromebooks, as Project Toscana is supposedly to be as quick and reliable as Face ID.

A retailer has outlined multiple aspects of the Pixel 10a on the eve of its release. Not only has the company confirmed pricing for Google's next midranger, but it also confirmed hardware details and Google's continued usage of its older Tensor G4 silicon.

The Philips Hue Bridge Pro and Bridge v2 devices are receiving new software updates. Versions 2071223010 and 1975170000 are relatively minor releases, bringing small improvements to the smart home products. Users are still waiting for a new dynamic lighting feature to launch. 

Top tech CEOs warn AI could automate most white-collar jobs within years, with lawyers, accountants, and project managers among those at risk. Mass layoffs are already underway, though some researchers question whether AI is truly to blame.

Game animator Mike York has shared his thoughts on Crimson Desert and its potential. He believes that the game could keep players hooked for 1,000s of hours, and that it could be a great game to get lost in like Red Dead Redemption 2.

Samsung has essentially confirmed that it will be introducing a new privacy display with the Galaxy S26 series. Rumoured to be a Galaxy S26 Ultra exclusive, evidence new functionality has reemerged just a few days before Samsung's next Galaxy Unpacked launch event.

The Lenovo Yoga Tab 11 is a great mid-range tablet with an extremely pixel dense 3.2K LTPS 144 Hz display. Powered by a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC paired with 12 GB of memory, the Yoga Tablet is currently 35% off on Lenovo's official online store for a limited time.

Garmin has been spotted rolling out a new stable update to high-end smartwatches like the Fenix 8 Pro. Still unofficial for the time being, System Software 21.25 should introduce dozens of new features and bug fixes over System Software 20.29.

In addition to the high-end SKU of the Legion Go 2 with the Ryzen Z2 Extreme, there is also a more affordable model with the standard Ryzen Z2. There will also be versions with SteamOS, but they will not launch before summer.

Casio has confirmed that the new Pro Trek PRG-69 series watches will be released in Europe in the near future. This is the first digital Pro Trek model to have an angular casing. The three watches - the PRG-69-1, the PRG-69-4 and the PRG-69B-1 - also feature a dual-layer LCD, Tough Solar charging and a thermometer.

A broken motherboard with bent pins being sold on eBay is nothing out of the ordinary. What is extraordinary, however, is the same motherboard being packed to the gills with high-capacity SSDs which the seller was blissfully unaware of.

Apple has finally added a long-awaited feature to macOS 26.4 Tahoe, which should allow MacBook users to prolong the lifespan of their MacBook's battery. However, the developers behind apps such as AlDente will now have some re-thinking to do.

The iBasso DX340 hi-fi music player is now available, including a strictly limited titanium edition. Featuring two operating systems and a modular, interchangeable amplifier, the DX340 is designed to be particularly versatile, while a dual battery and an FPGA chip are intended to deliver better sound quality.

The Oura Smart Ring could monitor blood pressure around the clock in the future. In a patent, Oura describes a method for combining data from multiple sensors to determine exact blood pressure rather than just the risk of high blood pressure.

Anyone looking for a rugged yet affordable Android smartphone will find the Redmi Note 15 Pro+ an interesting option. It not only boasts rugged features, but also proves to be a stylish and relatively slim device, powered by a Snapdragon SoC.

Astronomers have spotted a mysterious object passing in front of a star twice as massive as the Sun. And while the mystery remains unsolved, certain hypotheses are put forward in order to explain this phenomenon.

Asus has unveiled the Intel-powered variant of the ExpertBook B3 G2 laptop, featuring up to a 16-core Intel Panther Lake chip, 96 GB of DDR5 memory, and plenty of ports. The laptop can also be equipped with a QHD 144 Hz display.

A new version of the R36 Max gaming handheld is coming. Referred to as the R36 Max 2, the new handheld contains several upgrades over its predecessor. The original device's unusual design elements, though.

With iPadOS 26.4 and macOS 26.4, Apple has seemingly brought back a nifty Safari feature that went missing after the introduction of macOS Tahoe and iPadOS 26.4 last WWDC. Clearly, Apple does appear to hear user voices, provided that they are loud enough.

Following a Munich court ruling, Asus has confirmed that it has suspended direct sales of select laptops and desktop PCs in Germany. The company stated that after-sales services will remain unaffected while it evaluates further legal options.

Before a 3D Mario game finally surfaces, Nintendo may keep it confidential as long as possible. Ex-Nintendo marketers Kit & Krysta believe the company should avoid the risk of release-date delays. Gamers became annoyed with the long development cycle for Metroid Prime 4: Beyond.

Dreame has released the Robotic Lawn Mower A2 1200 in Europe. This model is based on the original A2, though it is designed to cover a smaller area and has a lower RRP. Features include boundary-wire-free navigation thanks to onboard LiDAR and camera, and the ability to tackle up to 50% inclines. 

Asus has now released its ProArt Keyboard KD300 wireless keyboard. With a 65% layout and RX Red Low-Profile optical switches, the ProArt Keyboard KD300 also offers tri-mode connectivity like the MX Keys Mini, but with a more premium overall finish.

Windows 11’s February 2026 cumulative update, KB5077181 (Builds 26100.7840/26200.7840), is drawing fresh gamer complaints about in-game stuttering, with some users reporting a workaround: disabling Fullscreen Optimizations.

Sony has been offering gaming peripherals under their Inzone brand for quite a while now, but at the end of 2025, they went all-in with a high-end wireless headset, wired in-ears, one of the lightest gaming mice currently available, a mechanical keyboard, and a pair of mouse mats. We had the chance to try the full set, and try to answer the question of whether all the new peripherals are worth their pretty steep asking price!

Evidence that Xiaomi is on the verge of releasing a new special edition smartphone globally. Available in China as the Xiaomi 17 Ultra Leica Edition, the flagship could bring its innovative zoom controls globally as the Leica Leitzphone powered by Xiaomi.

Google has released an emergency security update for Chrome Desktop to address CVE-2026-2441, a high-severity use-after-free vulnerability in the browser's CSS component.

Microsoft has announced yet another lineup of games that Game Pass members will be able to download and play soon. The lineup includes some popular hits, such as Kingdom Come Deliverance 2, The Witcher 3, and more.

Persona 3 Reload is a thoroughly modernized remake of the 2006 PS2 classic and has been warmly received by players: an impressive 94% of Steam reviews are positive. Until February 26, the JRPG is available on Steam at its lowest price to date, dropping to just under $24.

For the 2026 Chinese Lunar New Year gala, China Media Group staged an impressive live performance: humanoid robots appeared alongside young kung fu performers, delivering a tightly synchronized show that seamlessly blended advanced technology with traditional martial arts.

Almost everything is already known about Samsung's next flagship smartphone releases. According to a notable leaker, all may not be as it seems when it comes to the camera hardware in Samsung's most expensive Galaxy S26 smartphone. Instead, Samsung is said to have equipped the Galaxy S26 Ultra with a new selfie camera, albeit without an improvement to image quality.

Anker has released its new eufy Smoke Alarm E10 in some European countries. Currently available via the brand’s Amazon storefront, the benefits of this smart home product are said to include a reduced number of false alarms and a tap to mute function. Plus, it is relatively compact, measuring 70 mm (~2.75 inches) in diameter.

The increasing RAM and SSD demand caused by the AI craze is expected to last for at least 5 more years and prices would remain high if current production capacities are not increased. Phison CEO Chien-Cheng Pan warns that this crisis could spell the demise of many small and medium consumer electronics companies especially from the smartphone, PC and TV sectors.

The Lenovo Legion 5 is a superb 15-inch gaming laptop with an Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU and an 8-core Zen 5-based AMD "Krackan Point" APU. Thanks to an ongoing sale over at Lenovo, the 15-inch OLED gamer can be bought with a massive $839 discount for a limited time.

Five months after the announcement of the Vivo V60 Lite 5G, a 4G version has followed. The new phone has several similarities to the 5G variant, but swaps the MediaTek processor for a Qualcomm one.

WhatsApp is testing a major redesign in its latest Android beta. In the future, status updates may appear directly within the “Chats” tab, significantly increasing their visibility. This change could affect the app’s overall clarity and shift its focus further toward a social media experience rather than a purely messaging service.

The Asus Zenbook S16 uses high-quality components in a very slim and very good looking chassis. The internals are very convincing as well, and Asus managed to improve the battery capacity as well as the brightness of the OLED screen.

Whilst Samsung doesn’t allow users to unlock their phone’s bootloader, Xiaomi provides an official tool for this purpose. However, the unlocking process remains unnecessarily complicated, even for experienced users. This brief overview discusses what you need to keep in mind.

The AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D reportedly outperforms the Ryzen 7 9800X3D to become the best gaming CPU money can buy. This also means that Intel's Core i9-14900K and the flagship Core Ultra 9 285K also don't stand a chance against the Ryzen 7 9850X3D. However, the Ryzen 7 9850X3D consumes a lot of power.

Until now, Geekom has mainly been known for compact mini PCs - now the manufacturer is venturing into the notebook market. With the GeekBook X14 Pro, the company is launching an ultra-light 14-inch ultrabook with an OLED display and Intel Core Ultra platform. Can the debut model convince in the premium segment, or is there still some catching up to do?

An apparent retail version of DJI's Osmo Pocket 4 vlogging camera has surfaced in a new leak. Featuring an LED floodlight, the Osmo Pocket 4 also appears to borrow from GoPro in adopting a new 'SuperPhoto' camera mode.

The record-breaking hybrid electrolyte solid-state battery has been crafted with manganese instead of nickel to lower costs. Its 500 Wh/kg energy density is still double that of high-end LFP batteries.

Citizen has teased a new watch designed in collaboration with seconde/seconde/. This model will be revealed in the near future and is expected to be released in markets worldwide. So far, the company has teased an engraved metal bracelet clasp and a possible dial color and design.

Apple's first major launch event of the year will take place on March 4. Nothing CEO Carl Pei has now unceremoniously hijacked Apple's event announcement and plans to unveil a brand-new mid-range smartphone, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro, just one day after the Apple iPhone 17e.

The Decathlon Rockrider E-ACTV 100 Low Frame Electric Hybrid Bike is now available in a new colorway: Almond Green. It arrives around a year after the brand launched two versions of this cheaper e-bike. Features include Bluetooth connectivity, front suspension and a removable battery.

Does it have to be an expensive brand-name power station? Or would a cheaper model from a no-name manufacturer suffice? We put the Aferiy P280, currently on sale for less than $700, to the test.

In our review of the XMG Apex 17, it’s not just the GeForce RTX 5060 delivering strong gaming performance — the AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX inside sets a new standard for this class. In our CPU benchmarks, the Apex 17 achieves faster multi-core performance than any other RTX 5060 or RTX 5070 gaming laptop we’ve tested so far.

Casio has listed two new G-Shock watches, the hybrid GM-2100YRA-8A and the digital GM-5600YRA-8, on its websites in several European countries. Said to be ‘coming soon’, these Fine Metallic series watches feature stainless steel bezels and red background displays.

As per official confirmation, Valve is now also affected by the current RAM and storage crisis. Consequently, the Steam Deck is no longer available, at least depending on the model variant. The affordable entry-level model has already been discontinued and is currently no longer in stock.